Upcoming Workshops
Unless otherwise noted:
Workshops are either online or in-person.
In Person: Faith Lutheran Church, 680 W. Deerpath Road in Lake Forest, Illinois
(take the elevator to the lower level)
Online: via Zoom (meeting info is emailed)
Date: Usually on the Wednesday following the guild meeting
Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled. See Registration Policies below.
May 20, 2026
Deb Strain is a licensed artist with over 28 years of experience, living in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Inspired by nature, she creates hand-drawn and hand-painted artwork sold worldwide on a wide range of products.
She also teaches Bees and Lavender, a beginner embroidery workshop where participants learn basic stitches and create a nature-inspired design using a provided kit (a $20 additional fee required for each participant).
Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.
June 17, 2026
Maday draws inspiration from cultural textile traditions to unite students of all skill levels while sharing her passion for vibrant, sustainable art. In her “Sashiko Works” workshop, inspired by hands-on study with a Japanese Sashiko master, participants will learn the stitching process using pre-printed cloth and then draft their own traditional Sashiko patterns.
There is an additional kit fee ($20) for this workshop.
Download the supply list.
Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.
Registration opens to the public on April 17, 2026.
Register at a Meeting or by Mail
Register at any guild meeting or download the workshop registration form to register by mail. Registration is complete when payment is received.
Registration Policies
Non-member Registration
Members of Village Quilters have priority seating at all workshops until two months before the workshop date (unless otherwise noted). Open enrollment begins two months before the workshop date. At that time any interested person may sign up for the workshop.
If a nonmember purchases a workshop before open enrollment, the seat for the nonmember will be held until the open enrollment date. If the workshop has been filled by Village Quilters prior to the open enrollment date, a refund will be sent via USPS within thirty days of the open enrollment date. Notification will be made to the purchaser via phone or email.
Location and Time, Supply Lists
(unless otherwise noted)
Date: Wednesday following the Tuesday guild meeting
Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 680 W Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Supply List: Linked in the workshop description; otherwise, contact programs@villagequilters.org.
Security and Privacy
All transactions are secure and encrypted, and we never store your credit card information. Payments are processed through Stripe (see stripe.com). Payment information is also governed by Stripe's privacy policy. Village Quilters of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest collects your name and address for billing purposes and your phone and email so you can be contacted in case of last minute changes to the workshop. Village Quilters of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest does not sell, trade, or share your information.
All Sales Are Final
Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.